We would also be getting a compensation pick for Eric Wright leaving. That is based off of FA contracts right? So we get to add another 5-7th pick in there.

I don't Barner will still be around past the 3rd, but I guess this is why this is a wish list.

January 26th, 2013, 10:33 pm

kdsberman

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Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

How bout we use the draft forum?

January 27th, 2013, 5:14 pm

kdsberman

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Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

IMO, Milliner isnt a "lock down corner". And I wouldnt take him at 5. Id like him, but not at 5. Again, just my opinion.

I still think that if Bjoern Werner is still on the board at #5, we should take him. That is assuming Avril is gone. If Avril gets re-signed, I think it really might be in Detroits best interest to move up and take Joeckel, which really shouldnt take a whole lot to give up to move up a few spots. If not that, TRADE DOWN. Id like for them to trade down and take Jonothan Banks or Chance Warmack.

January 27th, 2013, 10:11 pm

sweetd20

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Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

I think there are two things people are missing on Milliner. Those two things are that last season he was the #2 guy that teams went after and he made them pay and this season 'Bama had no pass rush and he once again answered the bell. The only reason I wouldn't take him at #5 is at this point in my evaluation of the top 5 or 6 CBs I don't see whole lot seperating them.

January 27th, 2013, 11:33 pm

inheritedlionsfan

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Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

It seems like every year I pay less and less attention to college ball. So I'm still looking into specific players. With as many holes as we're going to have, we have to come out of this draft with a few starters. My wish list in terms of positions is a corner, right guard, center, defensive end, safety and linebacker, with at least the CB, S and RG coming on to start.

Edited to add: Forgot that we could also use a speed back. We need more picks!

January 27th, 2013, 11:48 pm

thelomasbrowns

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Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

inheritedlionsfan wrote:

It seems like every year I pay less and less attention to college ball. So I'm still looking into specific players. With as many holes as we're going to have, we have to come out of this draft with a few starters. My wish list in terms of positions is a corner, right guard, center, defensive end, safety and linebacker, with at least the CB, S and RG coming on to start.

Edited to add: Forgot that we could also use a speed back. We need more picks!

Well good news: according to MLive, a blog that is good at predicting these things said that we should get a 4th rounder for Wright and a 7th for Stanton.

_________________"Good teams don't worry about a whole lot of stuff. They travel, they play, they win. And it doesn't matter where they go, what the time block is, all those kinds of things. They never seem to bother teams that play well, and we want to be one of those teams." -Jim Caldwell

January 28th, 2013, 10:00 am

Mufasa

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Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

Don't anyone else have a wish list, instead of evaluating mine. That's the whole point of this exercise. I'm sure everyone have a different list, that's why I never asked for opinions.

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January 28th, 2013, 3:00 pm

thelomasbrowns

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Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

Mufasa wrote:

Don't anyone else have a wish list, instead of evaluating mine. That's the whole point of this exercise. I'm sure everyone have a different list, that's why I never asked for opinions.

All rounds: BPA Offensive and Defensive Lines, RB, or Secondary

I should say that's contingent on us filling holes in free agency. This is Mayhew's stated strategy (BPA within reason in the draft, fill holes in FA)--the problem is, he didn't do it last year, so his draft looked bad (even though it wasn't).

I want to see Mayhew get back to the ruthless attitude he had when he took over (anybody remember 'there have been too many hugs around here'?)

_________________"Good teams don't worry about a whole lot of stuff. They travel, they play, they win. And it doesn't matter where they go, what the time block is, all those kinds of things. They never seem to bother teams that play well, and we want to be one of those teams." -Jim Caldwell

January 28th, 2013, 3:10 pm

wjb21ndtown

Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

We absolutely have to have a reliable LT on our roster, and I don't see Backus as being that option in 2013. Depending on what we do in FA, I prefer Joeckel or Fisher at #5 at this point in time.

I really don't think Bacarri will be available in the 3rd round, but I could be wrong. I think someone will take him in the 2nd, despite his character concerns.

My "wish list" would have a first round CB falling to the 2nd, but my "realistic list" has us taking the best CB/FS/LB/OG/OC in the 2nd round on down to the end. Any time in round 4 or later I'd like to look at a guy to be a KR/PR guy. I'd consider the Honey Badger in the 3rd round or later.

January 28th, 2013, 3:59 pm

liontrax

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Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

Mufasa wrote:

Don't anyone else have a wish list, instead of evaluating mine. That's the whole point of this exercise. I'm sure everyone have a different list, that's why I never asked for opinions.

Ok, here goes! At this early juncture, mine would be:

1 Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan - The Lions would be set at Tackle for the next decade.2 Ziggy Ansah DE BYU - Although I doubt he will last this long. But hey it's a wish list!3 Phillip Thomas S Fresno State - Had a hard time not taking a Guard here, just feel the need at Safety is bigger.4 Zavier Gooden LB Missouri - This kid impressed me in the Senior Bowl, and although we currently don't have a 4th, rumor is we will be getting a comp pick.5 Brian Schwenke C California - This kid impressed me in the Senior Bowl as well, and played some at guard. By Dom!6 J.J. Wilcox SS Georgia Southern - We need the depth.7 Kerwynn Williams RB Utah State - You should see this kids high-lite tapes.

Ok, I know I didn't address CB's, but I just don't see where Milliner has separated himself enough to justify the top 5 pick. Fisher has. If the Lions trade back in the 1st, then I'd expect them to get a corner or safety (hoping for Kenny Vaccaro S Texas), if not in the 1st, then in the 2nd, after that the quality will drop off for corners. I also left out WR's, but what ya gonna do? Too many needs and not enough picks.

January 28th, 2013, 10:49 pm

Killwill25

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Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

trade down to the 9-12 range for a 1st, 3rd, a 4th, and a 2014 2nd. Maybe someone wants BJeorn Warner or Dee Milliner(also trading away Jacob Lacy and a 2014 5th) and Sign RB-Chris Rainey

Im a big State fan and I wouldnt burn a 3rd round pick on Gholston. He is a beast, but he wouldnt fit it on this team. Has no pass rushing skills whatsover. Im thinking a 3-4 team would want him, not a 4-3.

January 29th, 2013, 9:58 am

liontrax

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Re: 2013 Lions Draft Wish List

kdsberman wrote:

Killwill25 wrote:

trade down to the 9-12 range for a 1st, 3rd, a 4th, and a 2014 2nd. Maybe someone wants BJeorn Warner or Dee Milliner(also trading away Jacob Lacy and a 2014 5th) and Sign RB-Chris Rainey

Im a big State fan and I wouldnt burn a 3rd round pick on Gholston. He is a beast, but he wouldnt fit it on this team. Has no pass rushing skills whatsover. Im thinking a 3-4 team would want him, not a 4-3.

Somewhat agree, feel he could be coached up to be a better pass ruher, though he never showed enough at State. Wouldn't be surprised to see him flourish in the NFL, he has the tools.